Spec me an LED Torch

[support_bae]

Awesome torch

http://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/led_torches/fenix-tk12-r5.html

I would get this but does it take rechargeable 18650 batteries?

 

[touch]

a 18650 is a non-rechargeable single lithium cell battery (3v) that's roughly the size of two CR123A's stacked on top of each other.

You can get rechargeable 18650s
edit: here.

 

[PapaLazaru]

No strobe my, oh my.

http://www.wickedlasers.com/lasers/The_Torch-74-41.html

 

[NathWraith]

Get some matches, they smell nicer!

 

[FlyingFish]

I'm probably missing a trick here...But what use is a strobe function on a torch?

Ya know...its a torch...you turn it on....you see

Mick

 

[Amp34]

What are you using it for? Cheaper torches may have a similar output but may only last an hour or so on full brightness (if you're lucky). Fine if it's ICE but not if you actually plan to use it outside.

 

[SiriusB]

I'm probably missing a trick here...But what use is a strobe function on a torch?

Ya know...its a torch...you turn it on....you see

Mick

I am wondering this myself. The only use strobe has on a torch is to annoy the **** out of people nearby!

 

[2StepSteve]

Why do you want strobe? It has to be the most irritating mode on a torch unless you want to **** people off.

 

[PapaLazaru]

Why do you want strobe? It has to be the most irritating mode on a torch unless you want to **** people off.

Never heard of a 'one man rave'?

 

[asim18]

Why do you want strobe? It has to be the most irritating mode on a torch unless you want to **** people off.

Maybe to gain someone's attention in an emergency situation?

You could just wave the torch around though, pretty much the same effect.

 

[FlyingFish]

Come here...I'm a doctor and I'm going to test you for epilepsy

Cant think of many/any emergency situations where strobing is a preference. Esp as a torch only points in the direction you hold it, so not much cop as a beacon.

Mick

 

[2StepSteve]

BTW

The Lenser M7 is 'rated' at 220 lumens and you won't get any better than that with a 4XAA light. Push it to 6xAA and you can get 400 lumens but no stupid strobe, sadly .

You will also be lucky to find a torch with a spot to flood beam lens. Lenser have patented that feature and pretty much have it locked down.

 

[2StepSteve]

Maybe to gain someone's attention in an emergency situation?

You could just wave the torch around though, pretty much the same effect.

Also if it is a forward clicky you could produce the strobe yourself.

I think unless you like hiking up dangerous mountains or enjoy travelling on boats that are likely to sink the strobe is quite useless.

 

[chipperhead]

BTW

The Lenser M7 is 'rated' at 220 lumens and you won't get any better than that with a 4XAA light. Push it to 6xAA and you can get 400 lumens but no stupid strobe, sadly .

You will also be lucky to find a torch with a spot to flood beam lens. Lenser have patented that feature and pretty much have it locked down.

I've just bought this for the wife which has adjustable lens.

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.26800

 

[Sp00n]

The strobe is quite obviously to use when raving

I have some cheap £10 duracell torch, it's about a foot long, metal and doubles up as a weapon, I keep it down the side of my bed.

 

[Deluxe1]

This torch,has a easy access strobe button:

http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/olight/olight-m20-s.html

With this charger:

http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/batteries/ultrafire-wf139-charger.html

And two batteries,only takes 1 but better to have a spare:

http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/batteries/aw-18650-2600.html

Use code CPF at checkout,would bring the total to £103.78

If you want some serious advice then check out a dedicated forum for flashlights:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=45

 

[ianh]

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.13336
900 lumens
$37.64
strobe

Having had (and destroyed) a Surefire and Lenser the torch above is what I now use. It's rechargable batteries last around 4-5hrs at full power or 12hrs at 1/2 power. Remembering that this is an LED, the beam goes 100m+ at full power and 30m-40m at 1/2 power (bright enough so you can still see an object). It's only AA maglite sized, built like a brick poop house (it's been dropped from 10m+ a few times) and the bulb stays cool to the touch. There's no flood/spot adjuster but the natural beam pattern is a tight spot with flood surround. You can get different end-caps from eBay which do on/off/strobe/sos/1/2-1/4 power etc just type in 900 lumens to find them.

 

[Serenityxo]

I would get this but does it take rechargeable 18650 batteries?

Yep as standard, no need for an extension tube, got mine from here - http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5790

Very cheap and worth it, the charger is about $15 also, if you get the batteries from a UK store they're like £12 per battery which is ridiculous, at $8 for 2 if they break it's not a big loss

 

[Jonny69]

The Fenix L2d will probably do exactly what you want at £50. 180 lumens. Since it uses AA batteries I used the opportunity to invest in a charger and a load of long life rechargeables for the torch itself and other items round the house that use AA batteries.

I use it as a powerful bike light (strobe comes in handy), camping torch, camping and garage lamp with the optional diffuser, and as a general torch when used on low power mode.

 

[Guest2]

Wicked lasers torch - Battery Lifetime: 5 Minutes. Great, you can cook an egg then it runs out of battery power!

This seems like a good torch - Fenix L2D Cree Q5 Premium LED Torch

Thats now discontinued so the Fenix LD20 R4-

Full power: 205 lumens (2 hour runtime) plus strobe setting

General mode: 9 lumens (71hrs) / 50 lumens (13hrs) / 105 lumens (5hrs) plus SOS morse code setting.

2 x CR123A get used up in 1.5 hours for 60 lumens